ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38626 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
lenient
advantageous
pretentious
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
aesthete
ramble
dreadful
adversary

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
hedonism
accommodate
accentuate
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
defiant
oblivious
complement
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
induce
disconcert
beneficial

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."